Saint Riquier backed up his recent win at Lingfield when dropping back in trip at Leicester and sauntering home by 9.5l under Joe Leavy.

After travelling well in behind the pace, Saint Riquier was given the office at the two pole and quickly put the race to bed.

Stretching clear a furlong down, the likeable grey was geared down close home to win easily.

As things stand, he’ll have a couple more runs on the flat before heading to Far Hills for the Champion Hurdle on 19th October!